Ok, first of all I want to express that I am not some type of reverted snob and believe children are children wherever they come from.
But...... I am a tad concerned for my dd and know there are people from all walks of life who will give their advice on here.
My dd has been trying out for several groups (I shall call them) throughout the summer and last term and has been successful at quite a prestigious one. I haven't mentioned it on other threads and can't name it here for identification and to be fair to the org and my dd.
We are a low income family without airs and graces although I like to think we are socialised. My dd is really concerned about fitting in as she seems to be the only one who doesn't come from a Private school, really affluent area, and speaks like a broad Lancashire lass, where they speak quite posh. I have seen the uniforms and they are out of this world. She will be the only one not in one of these uniforms, but she is H.ed so will go in own clothes.
She starts this week and thinks she isn't good enough because of this.
I have tried everything to explain she is as good otherwise she wouldn't have been chosen, listed all her qualities, told her to be herself etc, but nothing seems to work.
She has achieved so much and will also be the youngest, although the group state they start at dds age. It is an opportunity that few children get and especially in our area, in fact nobody known before.
What should I tell dd, also we have to drop and go and can't really speak to anybody although we do have a parents meeting in couple of weeks. I don't want to bring it up here as I think it may sound ridiculous. Help.